2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV: real cost in Ontario
See the Equinox EV on Chevrolet's site ↗Prices read 2026-11-07
Cheapest trim, LT FWD · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$46,199the advertised price
Drive away$51,096with fees and HST
Loan payment$775/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,115/moeverything, after resale
$51,096 to drive away + $45,179 to run it for 6 years − $15,975 back at resale = $80,300, or $1,115 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$51,096
Running it, 6 yrs+$45,179
Back at resale−$15,975
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$46,199Feesfreight $2,600 · dealer $699 · levies $145
+$3,444HST, 13%Ontario
+$6,454Federal EV rebateif eligible
−$5,000Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$14,121Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$10,594Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$9,695Maintenanceestimate
+$7,433Charging18,000 km a year at 19.3 kWh/100 km, home charging at $0.16/kWh
+$3,245Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91Resale after 6 years35% of MSRP, you get this back
−$15,975True cost $80,300 ÷ 72 months$1,115 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats5
Cargo748 Lbehind row 2
Ground clearance16 cm
Engine and fuel
Engine220–300 hp electric, FWD, AWD
0–100 km/h4.6–6.1 sour estimate from power and weight
Energy use19.3–21.8 kWh/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
Range513 kmabout 359 in winter
TowingUp to 1,500 lb
Tires19" or 21"by trim
Safety and cover
US crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistHands-free on highwayson mapped highways · Super Cruise, +$4,560
Insurance claimsAbove averagecollision 110 · theft 107 · injury 74 (100 = avg)
Resale at 6 years35% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 5 seats.| LT FWD | $46,199 | $51,096 | $80,300 | ✓ $1,115/mo | 19.3 kWh/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| LT 1 FWD | $46,299 | $51,548 | $80,900 | $1,124/mo | 19.3 kWh/100 km | — No | — No | — No |
| LT AWD | $49,699 | $60,051 | $92,313 | $1,282/mo | 20.3 kWh/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| LT 1 AWD | $49,799 | $60,503 | $92,914 | $1,290/mo | 20.3 kWh/100 km | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| LT 2 FWD | $49,799 | $60,503 | $93,166 | $1,294/mo | 21.8 kWh/100 km | — No | ✓ Yes | — No |
| RS FWD | $51,199 | $61,746 | $92,777 | $1,289/mo | 19.3 kWh/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| RS FWD | $51,299 | $62,198 | $93,377 | $1,297/mo | 19.3 kWh/100 km | — No | ✓ Yes | — No |
| LT 2 AWD | $53,299 | $64,458 | $96,384 | $1,339/mo | 21.8 kWh/100 km | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| RS AWD | $54,699 | $65,701 | $97,776 | $1,358/mo | 20.3 kWh/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| RS AWD | $54,799 | $66,153 | $98,376 | $1,366/mo | 20.3 kWh/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
LT FWD
✓ $1,115/mo
True cost
LT 1 FWD
$1,124/mo
True cost
LT AWD
$1,282/mo
True cost
LT 1 AWD
$1,290/mo
True cost
LT 2 FWD
$1,294/mo
True cost
RS FWD
$1,289/mo
True cost
RS FWD
$1,297/mo
True cost
LT 2 AWD
$1,339/mo
True cost
RS AWD
$1,358/mo
True cost
RS AWD
$1,366/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
LT FWD$46,199
LT 1 FWD$46,299
LT AWD$49,699
LT 1 AWD$49,799
LT 2 FWD$49,799
RS FWD$51,199
RS FWD$51,299
LT 2 AWD$53,299
RS AWD$54,699
RS AWD$54,799
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓
✓
✓
✓ from RS AWD
Hands-free driving
+ Option
+ Option
+ Option
+ Option
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
+ Option
+ Option
+ $3,700
+ $3,700
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
+ Option
+ Option
+ $3,700
+ $3,700
Dual-zone climate
+ Option
+ Option
+ $3,700
+ $3,700
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
+ Option
+ Option
✓ from LT 2 FWD
Wireless phone charging
+ Option
+ Option
✓ from LT 2 FWD
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
+ Option
+ Option
+ $3,700
+ $3,700
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
+ $4,560
Head-up display
+ Option
+ Option
+ $3,700
+ $3,700
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ LT AWD to LT 1 AWD
✓ from LT 2 AWD
Tow hitch included
+ $1,500
+ $1,500
+ $1,600
+ $1,500
+ $1,600
+ $1,500
+ $1,600
Sunroof
+ $1,895
+ $1,895
+ $1,895
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimMassaging seatsApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the LT FWD (109 items)
- Chevrolet Safety Assist
- Comfort Package
- Active Safety Package 2
- Integral drive unit with electric motor
- Propulsion battery
- Transmission, none (electric drive unit) (STD)
- Electric propulsion system (FWD)
- Dual Level Charge Cord
- Electric drive unit, primary, 1 motor, integrated inverter, park system, 76F
- Fuel, none
- Emission system zero emission vehicle (ZEV)
- Electronic Precision Shift
- Propulsion, electric, FWD
- Battery, 12V/60AH, 680 ENCCA
- 11.5 kW capable onboard charging module
- 4-wheel antilock disc brakes
- Non-asbestos, organic brake lining
- Non-FNC brake rotors
- Ride and Handling suspension
- 17.7" diagonal colour touchscreen display with Google built-in compatibility
- 6-speaker audio system
- SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription
- 5G Wi-Fi hotspot capable
- Front bucket seats
- Seat trim, Cloth
- Power driver seat lumbar control
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- 4-way manual front passenger seat
- Fold-flat rear seat with 60/40 split
- Headrest, rear centre
- Front centre console with armrest
- Rear centre armrest
- Front carpeted floor mats
- Rear carpeted floor mats
- Heated steering wheel
- Wrapped steering wheel
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Speedometer, miles/kilometres
- Display, automatic occupant sensing
- 11" diagonal colour Driver Information Centre
- Remote Express-Down for all windows
- Remote Start via smartphone app
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Theft-deterrent unauthorized entry system
- Power outlets
- USB data ports
- Charging-only USB ports
- Google Automotive Services capable
- Navigation System through Google built-in compatibility (select service plan required, terms and limitations apply)
- Infotainment, High
- Single-zone automatic climate control
- Cabin Air Filter
- Glovebox
- Inside rearview manual day/night mirror
- Driver and front passenger visors
- 19" Machined-face aluminum wheels
- 19" all-season blackwall tires
- Wheel, spare, none
- Tire, spare, none
- Tire inflator kit
- Front side marker, LED
- LED headlamps
- LED tail lamps
- IntelliBeam
- Solar glazing glass
- Glass, privacy
- Deep-tinted rear glass
- Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, manual folding
- Painted mirror caps
- Front intermittent wipers
- Body-colour flush door handles
- Manual liftgate
- Recovery hook, front
- Recovery hook, rear
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- Rear Park Assist
- Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
- Airbag system
- Passenger Sensing System
- OnStar services capable
- OnStar Basics
- Forward Collision Alert
- Following Distance Indicator
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Rear Pedestrian Alert
- Blind Zone Steering Assist
- HD Surround Vision
- LED Reflective Windshield Collision Alert
- Safety Alert Seat
- Seat belt, front passenger presence detector
- Seat belt restraint pretensioner, rear
- Restraint provision-retractor, automatic locking
- Buckle to Drive
- Teen Driver
- Child rear seat restraint and provisions
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Rear Seat Belt Indicator
- Keyless Open
- Rear child security door locks
- Side Bicyclist Alert
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Horn, dual-note
- New Vehicle Limited Warranty
- Corrosion Protection
- Roadside Assistance Program
Recalls in Canada
5 Transport Canada recalls for 2025 to 2027 Equinox EV models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Other2025, 2026 · 1,255 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the owner's manual may be missing.Recall 2026086 at Transport Canada ↗Other2025, 2026 · 20,824 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian warning system not to work properly.Recall 2025697 at Transport Canada ↗Tires2025, 2026 · 8,345 vehicles
On certain vehicles, one or more of the tires may not have been manufactured properly.Recall 2025564 at Transport Canada ↗Brakes2025 · 5,599 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the adaptive cruise control (ACC) not to work properly.Recall 2025014 at Transport Canada ↗Other2025 · 5,192 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian warning system not to work properly.Recall 2024755 at Transport Canada ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Equinox EV in Ontario?
- $51,096 to drive away for the LT FWD, from a $46,199 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $775 loan payment, about $1,121 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,115 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 1,500 lb for every trim.
Colours
Summit WhiteBlackSterling Grey MetallicRiptide Blue Metallic+$595Radiant Red Tintcoat+$695Habanero Orange+$595Polar White Tricoat+$1,295White Sands+$595
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